This review is from: A Manual for Living (Little Books of Wisdom) (Paperback)

The thoughts of Epictetus need no recommendation. The original 'Encheridion', on which this is based, is rightly one of the most influential advice manuals ever written. This modern reworking takes some liberties with the language, but in a good cause. Sharon Lebell's approach to the text does an excellent job of making the relevance of the ideas to modern life even more glaringly apparent. If you feel confused and overwhelmed by the pressures of the contemporary world then start looking for your answers here. Living 1,900 years ago, Epictetus understood more about the art of living than the vast majority of people now alive. Here lies wisdom. Open wide and be refreshed.

This review is from: A Manual for Living (Little Books of Wisdom) (Paperback)

I received an edition for my birthday, and I just read it twice (only 81 pages), and it did give me an attitude adjustment...it is a philosophy of living, and I already kind of practice some its philosophies naturally somewhat anyway, but it assisted in allowing what I already practice, and enhanced my approach to other areas. It really inspired me though...so check it out! EPICTETUS was a ROMAN slave, and then became a teacher of his Philosophies from 45 A.D.

This review is from: A Manual for Living (Little Books of Wisdom) (Paperback)

A gem of a book that offers a wealth of thought and knowledge, condensed into a tiny book that fits in your back pocket. I have found this little book more useful and comforting than most of the volumes that grace the shelves in the philosophy section. I don't have the brilliant mind of a scholar, so this clear and 'to the point' translation is a revelation.